Norwood School of Ballet Students Head to National Finals-July 17, 1985

On July 16, 1985, eleven talented students from the Norwood School of Ballet departed for New York City alongside their director, Kathleen Farmer, to participate in two prestigious national championship competitions.

The group has seen significant success in regional events, with three dancers—Kristen Lyons, Lynne Callahan, and Tricia Plasko, all hailing from Norwood—placing first in the Dance Educators of America regional competitions, thereby earning their qualification for the national finals.

In addition to these competitors, three other dancers from the school, Sandra Berry, Jennifer Flynn, and Christina Kurzhals, also of Norwood, were selected to perform Tchaikovsky variations in the National Dance Caravan Competition. The Norwood School of Ballet provides formal dance instruction to students beginning at age four and up, and this trip represents a significant opportunity for these young dancers to showcase their rigorous training on a national stage.

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Man Refurbishes 1956 Fire Pumper-July 13, 1978

Norwood resident Rick Spicer turned heads on Neponset Street and Cherrywood Drive in July 1978 with a unique vehicle parked in his driveway: a refurbished 1956 Peter Pirsche Pumper. The fire truck, which had been retired by the Dedham Fire Department four years prior, had been sold to a local wrecking service before Spicer acquired…
Skaters Break Guinness World Record in Norwood-July 14, 1977

On July 13–14, 1977, two long‑distance roller skaters — Sylvia Haffke and John LeClaire – completed one of the most remarkable athletic feats ever connected to Norwood. What began as a casual bet over a couple of beers turned into a grueling, record‑breaking charity challenge that pushed both skaters to their physical limits. Haffke and…
Norwood Beautification Committee Launches Property Contest-July 11, 1977

Beautification Contest Announced ⠀ On July 11, 1977, the Beautification Committee of Norwood officially announced the commencement of a town-wide contest dedicated to recognizing the most attractive and well-maintained residential and industrial properties in town. The committee is inviting all citizens to participate by submitting nominations for homes or businesses that demonstrate consistent upkeep or…
Norwood Beekeeper Howard C. Ayer Shares Two Decades of Expertise-August 13, 1976

Reflecting on 20 years of beekeeping at his Winslow Avenue home, Harvard electronics specialist Howard C. Ayer discussed the rewards of apiculture, honey production, and pollination alongside his wife Helen.
Norwood Explorer Posts Experience Remarkable Growth to Eight Active Chapters-October 22, 1975

Driven by coed participation, hands-on career programs, and strong community support, Norwood’s Explorer scouting program expanded from two to eight active posts in a single year.
Toying With Balloons No Big Puff To Him-September 17, 1974

Norwood resident Thomas J. Danaher directs Air Force scientific balloon operations at Hanscom Field, advancing stratospheric research and ozone pollution monitoring.
Norwood Housewife Mary Lou Healy Wins Trip to Hawaii in Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest-August 8, 1973

Norwood resident Mary Lou Healy won a trip to Hawaii as a national finalist in the Second Annual Pineapple Cooking Contest with her award-winning “White Cloud Gingerbread” recipe.
Norwood Man Wanders “Dreams-Come-True” Circuit-September 14, 1972

Norwood native Ken Samone reflects on life as an independent New England carnival concessionaire, navigating economic ups and downs on the 1972 fair circuit.
Busy Norwood Teenager Balances Pageants, Volunteer Work, and Personal Goals-August 26, 1972

Fifteen-year-old Linda Diane Firth of Buckingham Road reflects on her titles as Miss Norwood and first runner-up in the Miss Massachusetts Teenager Pageant while managing a busy schedule of hospital volunteering and civic activities.
Norwood 747 Club Members Bring Hang Gliding and Air Surfing to Town-August 9, 1972

Members of Norwood’s 747 Club brought hang gliding to the East Coast by constructing their own bamboo butterfly glider and testing it at Norwood Airport.